Giro d' Italia 2014

['Dale]

Like a switch turned on within a minute of the completion of Stage 21.... The rain pours down.

 

Some magic moments:

 

Quintana's dominance after crashing, illness and controversy

The rise of a new wave of GC stars in Majka, Aru, Kelderman

The Colombian superpower in riders like NQ, Uran, Duartè etc.

The spark of Ullisi

The steadiness of Rolland as a definite force to contend with

 

Bravo, Giro'!!!

[TALUS]

... and 'Dale keeping us in the picture when we did not have visuals. Bravo indeed!

['Dale]

Hard not to see a Grand Tour double for NQ in 2014

He is composed, recovers well at 24 and climbs like a super mountain goat.

['Dale]

... and 'Dale keeping us in the picture when we did not have visuals. Bravo indeed!

 

Aah!!!!

[Pure Savage]

My favorite was the oge team. Would read the race reports to see if the last two made it through the day

[deanbean]

My favorite was the oge team. Would read the race reports to see if the last two made it through the day

Hepburn and Tuft both finished

['Dale]

And, of course, 'em fans

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[GoLefty!!]

What a fantastic Giro! Way better than the last few TdF's

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And, at 24, the Maglia Rosa winner

 

[T-Bob]

Ahhh.... gutted. Jetse Bol beat both remaining OGE riders in the race for the Lantern Rouge.

 

Anyone pick ol' Jetse in their fantasy team?

[TALUS]

Remaining questions:

 

Can NQ do it again this year?

Is NQ now a better climber than Chris Froome (now that he has also learnt patience)?

What happened with the motorcyclist and marshal involved in the crash?

What steps (if any) can be taken against spectators that physically touch or interfere with riders?

What will I do in the evenings while on my spinning bike?